In the Realm of the Senses (Ai no corrida) remains one of the most controversial and politically charged films ever produced. Directed by the boundary-pushing Japanese filmmaker Nagisa Oshima, the film recounts a true story of obsessive, destructive passion between a man and a woman (Tatsuya Fuji and Eiko Matsuda) during a period of increasing imperialism and state repression in Japan.
Far more than mere provocation, the film is a bold examination of love, power, autonomy, and the political forces that seek to suppress human desire. Still censored in Japan, In the Realm of the Senses stands as a daring, taboo-shattering cinematic milestone.
Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
MPAA Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Director: Nagisa Oshima
Actors: Akiko Koyama, Aoi Nakajima, Eiko Matsuda, Meika Seri, Tatsuya Fuji
Studio: Criterion Collection
Subtitles: English
Number of Discs: 1
ASIN: B001PYD0KW
Item Model Number: CTIN1808
Product Dimensions: 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4 ounces
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Restored HD Digital Transfer | Complete, uncensored version with uncompressed monaural soundtrack. |
| Audio Commentary (2009) | Featuring film critic Tony Rayns. |
| Interview with Tatsuya Fuji (2009) | Insightful discussion with the lead actor on the film’s creation and legacy. |
| 1976 Interview Program | Includes interviews with director Nagisa Oshima and actors Tatsuya Fuji and Eiko Matsuda. |
| 2003 Interview Series | Features consulting producer Hayao Shibata, line producer Koji Wakamatsu, assistant director Yoichi Sai, and distributor Yoko Asakura. |
| Deleted Footage & U.S. Trailer | Additional materials offering insight into the film’s production and release. |
| Booklet Essays | Includes an essay by scholar Donald Richie and a reprinted interview with Oshima. |